Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius to BTU (IT) Inch per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion
Convert between Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius and BTU (IT) Inch per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius to BTU (IT) Inch per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 kcal/(h·m·°C) to Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F):
Unit Information
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Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius
kcal/(h·m·°C)
Definition
The kilocalorie (IT) per hour per meter per degree Celsius (kcal/(h·m·°C)) is a unit of thermal conductivity equal to approximately 1.163 watts per meter per kelvin. It represents the amount of heat energy transferred per unit time through a unit area of material with a unit temperature gradient, commonly used in HVAC and building thermal applications.
History/Origin
Developed for HVAC and building thermal applications where kilocalorie and hour units are preferred, this unit became standard in building thermal analysis and HVAC system design. It provides a practical measure for thermal conductivity in contexts where kilocalorie and hour units are more appropriate.
Current Use
Widely used in HVAC system design, building thermal analysis, and energy efficiency applications. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal insulation, and analyzing thermal performance in building and HVAC applications.
Multiplier
1.163
Offset
0
BTU (IT) Inch per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit
Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F)
Definition
The BTU (IT) inch per second per square foot per degree Fahrenheit (Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F)) is an imperial unit of thermal conductivity equal to approximately 519.22 watts per meter per kelvin. It represents the amount of heat energy transferred per unit time through a unit area of material with a unit temperature gradient, commonly used in thermal engineering applications in the United States.
History/Origin
Developed as part of the imperial system for thermal conductivity measurements, this unit became standard in the United States for thermal engineering and materials science applications. It provides a practical measure for thermal conductivity using familiar imperial units.
Current Use
Commonly used in thermal engineering, materials science, and HVAC applications in the United States where imperial units are preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal management systems, and analyzing thermal properties in imperial unit systems.
Multiplier
519.22
Offset
0
Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius to BTU (IT) Inch per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion Table
| Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius [kcal/(h·m·°C)] | BTU (IT) Inch per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F)] |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0.00224 Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F) |
| 10 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0.022399 Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F) |
| 25 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0.055997 Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F) |
| 50 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0.111995 Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F) |
| 100 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0.22399 Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F) |
| 0 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0E+0 Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F) |
| -10 kcal/(h·m·°C) | -0.022399 Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F) |
| -40 kcal/(h·m·°C) | -0.089596 Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F) |
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